General advice about the policy

Contact your agency’s communications manager or email the Department of Premier and Cabinet at communications@dpac.tas.gov.au

External communications approval

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is responsible for approving external communications, in particular:

  • submissions for an exemption from mandatory elements of the policy
  • development of graphic devices, sub-brands and new departmental brands
  • department identity
  • updates to an existing or previously approved:
    • graphic device
    • sub-brand
    • department identity or similar
    • and any new materials being produced that use these elements
  • campaigns
  • campaign exemptions
  • television commercials (TVCs)
  • new Tasmanian Government websites
  • new Tasmanian Government electronic communications – social media channels and electronic direct mail (EDM).

Note: Use of the Tasmanian Government logo by a third party must be authorised by your agency’s communications manager before application.

Procurement approval

Each project is different and different approvals apply. Please familiarise yourself with your agency’s processes.

You can also refer to the Communications Approvals table (Word 69.1KB) for more information.

Exemptions

There are some exemptions that fall outside the scope of the policy. These can be agreed to in consultation with the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

This includes teaching materials produced by the Department for Education, Children and Young People.

For enquiries or clarification, email communications@dpac.tas.gov.au